As more commercial and private entities are reportedly shifting to solar energy, one Opposition Senator has expressed concern that this growing trend will eventually lead to higher charges on the bills of customers still connected to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) grid.
Senator Peter Bunting raised the concern in yesterday’s (October 14) sitting of the Senate, after Government Senator, Matthew Samuda provided a progress statement on the National Water Commission’s (NWC) Mona Reservoir Floating Solar Project.
According to the NWC, the project aims to fully satisfy the energy needs of the Mona Treatment Plant Complex resulting in savings of $35 million annually.
Senator Bunting noted that although solarization will help to promote clean energy and reduce energy costs for its users, the Government should clarify how it would respond if those remaining on the JPS grid…
Opposition Senator raises concern that increased shift to solar energy use may cause possible hike in bills for remaining JPS customers
